1935 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1935.[1] The first was held on 24 February on a federal law reorganising the military, and was approved by voters.[1] The second was held on 5 May on a federal law on the transport of goods and animals on roads, and was rejected by two-thirds of voters.[1] The third was held on 2 June on a popular initiative "to combat the economic crisis" and was also rejected by voters.[1] The fourth was held on 8 September on a popular initiative "for a total revision of the federal constitution", and was rejected by 72% of voters.[1]

Background

The June referendum on the popular initiative "to combat the economic crisis" was a mandatory referendum,[1] requiring a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2] The February and March referendums were "optional", whilst the September referendum was a "process initiating decision",[1] both of which required only a majority of the public vote.[2]

Results

February: Reorganisation of the military

Choice Votes %
For507,43454.2
Against429,52045.8
Blank votes11,459
Invalid votes2,267
Total950,680100
Registered voters/turnout1,189,57379.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Transport of goods and animals

Choice Votes %
For232,95432.3
Against487,16967.7
Blank votes30,393
Invalid votes1,210
Total751,726100
Registered voters/turnout1,190,05463.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Combating the economic crisis

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For425,24242.8425
Against567,42557.215417
Blank votes12,575
Invalid votes2,043
Total1,007,28510019622
Registered voters/turnout1,194,12984.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

September: Total revision of the constitution

Choice Votes %
For196,13527.7
Against511,57872.3
Blank votes17,853
Invalid votes1,497
Total727,063100
Registered voters/turnout1,193,94160.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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